NXT Showdown: Hendry Defeats Lee, Borne Upsets king, and Inamura Advances in Title Eliminator
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The latest episode of NXT delivered a night of surprising upsets and intense matchups, setting the stage for future rivalries and title opportunities. Joe Hendry scored a meaningful victory over wes Lee, Myles Borne shocked Lexis King, and Yoshiki Inamura emerged victorious in the NXT Title Eliminator Match.
Match 1: Joe Hendry -vs- Wes Lee w/The high Ryze (Tyson Dupont & tyriek igwe)
Joe Hendry and Wes Lee started the night with a physical contest. Hendry initially dominated with arm bars and a fireman’s carry, keeping Lee grounded. Lee responded with a dropkick through the ropes and a suicide dive. After the commercial break, Lee continued his offensive with a Phoenix splash, but Hendry countered a Tornado DDT with a slam. The match intensified as High Ryze interfered, leading to Mike Santana evening the odds. Ultimately, Hendry secured the win with a Standing Ovation.
Winner: Joe Hendry
“Hendry hits Standing ovation on Lee and gets the win.”
Backstage,Sol Ruca and Zaria cautioned Tatum paxley about Izzi Dame‘s true intentions.
Luca Crusifino called out Tony D’Angelo, expressing his loyalty to The Family. However, Crusifino shockingly turned on D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, declaring his allegiance to himself.
Oba Femi discussed the upcoming Jasper Troy/Yoshiki Inamura match, seeking tenacity from Inamura. Inamura and Josh Briggs appeared, with Inamura affirming his readiness.
Match 2: Myles borne -vs- Lexis King
Myles Borne and Lexis King engaged in a series of holds and counters. King gained momentum with a dropkick and a superplex, but Borne rallied with a backdrop and a gator roll. After exchanging blows, Borne hit an Olympic Slam for a near fall. King attempted The Coronation, but Borne countered with a dropkick and secured the upset victory.
Winner: Myles Borne
Dark state conveyed a message in a video package, claiming NXT as their playground.
Match 3: Lainey Reid -vs- Thea Hail
Lainey Reid and Thea hail engaged in a fast-paced match. Hail initially gained control with punches and a standing moonsault.Reid responded with a German suplex and relentless attacks. Hail attempted a Kimura lock, but Reid capitalized on a rope-assisted cover to steal the win.
Winner: Lainey Reid
No Quarter Catch Crew saw Tavion Heights request a match with Charlie Dempsey, with his NQCC membership on the line.
Jasper Troy delivered a video promo directed at Oba Femi.
match 4: Izzi Dame & Tatum Paxley w/The Culling (Shawn Spears & Niko Vance) -vs- Sol Ruca & Zaria
Sol Ruca and tatum Paxley started the tag team match, with ruca trying to get Paxley to see that Dame wasn’t her freind. The match saw multiple tags and double-team maneuvers.Ruca and Zaria initially dominated, but Dame and Paxley gained control after a commercial break. the match broke down as Paxley accidentally moved out of the way of a spear from Zaria, causing Zaria to spear Ruca. Dame capitalized with a sit-out powerbomb on Zaria for the win.
Winners: Izzi Dame & Tatum Paxley
Ava and Ricky Saints and Ethan Page had a backstage confrontation. Page proposed a Vanity Project Gauntlet Match for Saints to earn a title shot, with Saints able to pick the rules if he wins.
Andre Chase held a Chase U class,expressing his desire to learn new coaching methods and announced a match for Kale Dixon.
Joe Hendry and Mike Santana discussed their upcoming tag team match and their TNA title aspirations.
Josh Briggs motivated Yoshiki Inamura for his match, with Inamura choosing to face Jasper Troy alone.
The Culling celebrated Tatum Paxley’s integration into their group. Ava announced a title shot for Izzi Dame against Sol Ruca at The Great American Bash.Hank & Tank argued with Spears and Vance, leading to a match being set up for next week. Dame and Paxley showed affection.
Match 5: Yoshiki Inamura -vs- Jasper Troy
Yoshiki Inamura and Jasper Troy engaged in a physical battle. Troy used his power to dominate early, but Inamura rallied with strikes and slams. After a commercial break, Troy continued his assault, but Inamura turned the tide by targeting troy’s shoulder. Inamura unleashed a series of strikes and a splash from the top rope to secure the victory.
Winner: Yoshiki Inamura
After the match,Oba Femi confronted inamura.je’Von Evans attacked Troy in the ring.
Jordynne Grace walked backstage, heading to the ring.
After the commercial break, Jordynne Grace addressed the audience, discussing her journey and her upcoming match against Jacy Jayne at Evolution. Fatal Influence interrupted, leading to a brawl. Ava announced a tag team match at The Great American Bash: Fallon Henley/Jacy Jayne -vs- Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace.Grace and Monroe stood tall as the show ended.
